Meritor announces automatic tire inflation system for linehaul tractors

摘要

Meritor introduced what it says is the industry's first automatic tire inflation system for linehaul tractors at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition taking place February 16 through 19 in Nashville TN. The MTIS Tire Inflation System for Trucks automatically monitors tire pressure while the vehicle is in motion and inflates an underinflated tire. If there are issues requiring continuous inflation, the MTIS system alerts the driver to check the tire or find service as soon as possible. The system extends tire and wheel component life, improves fuel efficiency and reduces tire wear and maintenance. "We listened carefully to customers who have expressed a need to lower costs due to tire under inflation," said Jay Craig, president and chief operating officer for Meritor. "We're leading the industry in automatic tire inflation systems, and our MTIS system is one of many new products the market can expect to see from Meritor that will help end-users operate their vehicles more efficiently."